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Software Design Courses

Software design courses can help you learn programming principles, design patterns, user interface design, and system architecture. You can build skills in code refactoring, version control, and creating scalable applications. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, Figma for UI/UX design, and various integrated development environments (IDEs) to streamline the coding process. By engaging with these topics and tools, you can enhance your ability to create efficient, user-friendly software solutions.

Popular Software Design Courses and Certifications


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    Northeastern University

    Application Engineering and Development Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Java, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data-Driven Decision-Making, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Business Modeling, Test Data, User Interface (UI) Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Design, Software Systems, Application Development, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development Tools

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build Testable Python Packages for AI

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Package and Software Management, Unit Testing, Code Reusability, Engineering Software, Testability, Software Design, Python Programming, AI Workflows, Test Script Development, Test Case, Test Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Clean Code and Refactoring Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Object Oriented Design, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Functional Design, Code Reusability, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Driven Development (TDD), Debugging, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Scalability, Quality Improvement, Python Programming, Continuous Improvement Process, Style Guides, Continuous Monitoring

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    Agentic AI Builder: Setting Up a Functional AI Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Security, Model Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Application Deployment, Development Environment, Security Testing, Responsible AI, Virtual Environment, Software Development, Python Programming, Software Testing, Microsoft Visual Studio, Computer Programming, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Apply Test-Driven ML Code

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Software Testing, Continuous Deployment, Testability, Test Script Development, Model Training, Development Testing, Tensorflow, Maintainability, Applied Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Software Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    TypeScript for Modern Development

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Enterprise Application Management, Software Design, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Build Tools, Application Development, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Software Engineering, Software Development, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Debugging

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Building Open World Landscapes with Unreal Engine 5

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Post-Production, Collaborative Software, Virtual Reality, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Blueprinting, Version Control, Computer Graphics, Landscape Architecture, Performance Tuning, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Workflow Management, Video Game Development, Game Design, Open Mindset, Software Development, Software Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Agile With AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Technical Communication, Agile Software Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Amazon Bedrock, Claude Code, Agile Product Development, Serverless Computing, Anthropic Claude, Project Design, DevOps, Artificial Intelligence, Devops Tools, Agentic systems, Test Automation, Software Design, Automation, Rust (Programming Language)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build Professional iOS Apps with Swift Programming

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Swift Programming, Apple iOS, Application Development, Mobile Development, Code Reusability, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Architecture, Interactive Design, Data Visualization, Usability, Software Design, Plot (Graphics), Software Design Patterns, Data Store, Secure Coding, Application Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Visualization Software, Control Panels

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Deep Dive iOS 16 Swift - SwiftUI Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Apple Xcode, UI Components, User Interface (UI), iOS Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Swift Programming, Software Design, Responsive Web Design, Application Design, Animations, Application Development, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Design, Integrated Development Environments, Interactive Data Visualization, Code Reusability, Model View Controller

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Java SE 21 OOP and Functional Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Software Design, Code Reusability, Functional Design, Data Management, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Seamless Salesforce Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Systems Integration, Data Integration, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Enterprise Architecture, Restful API, Complex Problem Solving, Business Solutions

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software design courses

  • Application Engineering and Development Part 2: Northeastern University
  • Build Testable Python Packages for AI: Coursera
  • Clean Code and Refactoring Techniques: Edureka
  • Agentic AI Builder: Setting Up a Functional AI Agent: CertNexus
  • Apply Test-Driven ML Code: Coursera
  • TypeScript for Modern Development: LearnKartS
  • Building Open World Landscapes with Unreal Engine 5: Packt
  • Agile With AI: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Build Professional iOS Apps with Swift Programming: EDUCBA
  • Deep Dive iOS 16 Swift - SwiftUI Programming: Packt

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